Cocaine will likely remain the most significant drug threat to Illinois
because of high demand for and ready availability of the drug throughout
the state. The level of violence associated with crack cocaine
distribution and abuse will continue to contribute to the magnitude of the
threat. Mexican DTOs and criminal groups have well-established
transportation and distribution networks in Illinois; therefore, it is
likely they will continue as the dominant suppliers and wholesale
distributors of powdered cocaine throughout the state. Street gangs will
continue to dominate the retail distribution of powdered and crack
cocaine.

Heroin, primarily South American and Southeast Asian, will continue to
pose a considerable threat to the state, particularly in the Chicago area.
It is likely that South American heroin will surpass Southeast Asian
heroin as the most prevalent type, particularly as Colombian DTOs continue
to exploit heroin markets in the state.

Marijuana will remain the most commonly available and widely abused
illicit drug in Illinois. Cannabis will continue to be cultivated at
indoor and outdoor grow sites throughout the state; however, locally
produced marijuana will not become more prevalent than Mexican marijuana.

Methamphetamine production, availability, and abuse will continue to
increase, particularly in rural areas of central and southern Illinois.
Law enforcement reporting indicates that methamphetamine availability also
is increasing in northern areas of the state, contributing to the overall
threat.

MDMA and GHB abuse will continue, particularly among teenagers and
young adults. Rave and dance clubs will remain the primary outlets for
these drugs, but it is likely that they will continue to be sold on
college and high school campuses and at private parties.

Ketamine, PCP, LSD, and diverted pharmaceuticals will continue to pose
a low threat to the state. Select groups of users, particularly teenagers
and young adults, will continue to abuse these drugs.